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Deadly crash involving motorcycle snags I-90 near Elgin
Traffic was diverted from the scene at Randall Road.
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Traffic was diverted from the scene at Randall Road.
Illinois State Police said a driver slammed into the toll plaza on the Barrington Road exit ramp in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 around 4:30 a.m.
Flammable items such as fuel were in the trailer, prompting a hazmat response for the fire.
A pickup truck and trailer from a concrete company caught fire near the Barrington Road exit. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The high-speed crash happened about halfway between Roselle and Meacham roads on I-90.
Three people were also injured in the four-vehicle crash in Schaumburg. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The eastbound lanes of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway are blocked near the scene in Schaumburg.
The high-speed crash happened about halfway between Roselle and Meacham roads on I-90. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
"She really looked at a way to address complex causes of what she saw as a fundamental issue for equality opportunity and a better life for all people."
The McHenry County Coroner's office confirmed a blood alcohol level of .164 was found in the system of 22-year-old Jennifer Fernandez – who was herself killed in the crash.
Tom Dobosz, who was driving at the time, was airlifted to Loyola University Medical Center – where he was initially reported in serious condition but did not make it.
The crowd was struck with unimaginable grief at a memorial and balloon release on the city's Far Northwest Side Monday evening.
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
The crash was under investigation Monday afternoon.
Illinois State Police said the bus and another vehicle collided just before 3 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near Busse Road, near Elk Grove Village.
The car was partially submerged, and the woman was rescued. She was not injured.
A violent crash caused major traffic issues Thursday night in Schaumburg.
A severe traffic crash shut down the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway in Schaumburg late Sunday.
Snowy and icy roads were causing accidents around the Chicago area Monday evening, and prompted police in some areas to shut down streets.
Snowy conditions were blamed for an accident involving a Pace Bus on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway in Rosemont late Monday afternoon.
A driver was injured when a Jeep rolled over and plunged into a retention pond Tuesday morning on a Jane Addams Memorial Tollway ramp in northwest suburban Rosemont.
A 3-year-old boy was killed and three other people were injured in a crash Thursday morning on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway near northwest suburban Huntley.
The underage limo driver involved in a crash that left one passenger dead and five others injured last year on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway near Hoffman Estates won't serve any jail time.
The crash, which involved a van and a tow truck, happened on westbound I-90 at mile post 63.5 about 12:53 a.m., according to a statement from Illinois State Police.
A Wisconsin limousine company has been ordered to shut down immediately, after a recent fatal accident in Illinois.
Late Friday, no one was in custody. Detectives were investigating.
The business owner said her neighbor in a strip mall has repeatedly used a racial slur against her and her daughter, incidents she's captured on video.
The five-axle dump truck lost its load and ended up on its side.
Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton, are in a friendly fight for the starting center job.
So far this year, there have been at least 25 homicides in Grand Crossing, compared to 17 over the same time period last year.
The Secret Service and Chicago Police will be speaking with people who live near the DNC action to give some insight on public safety protocols, road closures, and transportation information ahead of the convention.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
The Chicago Bears put on the pads for the first time this training camp on Friday and the energy levels were up, especially considering it was also the first practice fully open to fans.
A River Forest business owner said she's been taunted for more than a year by the owner of a neighboring shop. Glenda Harris, the business owner, said he's called her and her daughter a racial slur numerous times. An incident this week that was caught on camera led to the man being taken away in handcuffs.
The wackiest festival in America returned to Whiting, Indiana this weekend for its 30th anniversary.
Two of the men are charged with murder and arson, and a third with insurance fraud, in the fire that took the firefighter's life in West Pullman last year. Darius Johnson reports.
The outbreak killed a person in Illinois, and two in New Jersey.
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.
The business owner said her neighbor in a strip mall has repeatedly used a racial slur against her and her daughter, incidents she's captured on video.
A woman fatally shot her former daughter-in-law before killing herself on the Upper East Side Friday, police said.
Late Friday, no one was in custody. Detectives were investigating.
The five-axle dump truck lost its load and ended up on its side.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton, are in a friendly fight for the starting center job.
The team is allowing Owens to skip part of Training Camp and their first preseason game so he can go to Paris to cheer on his wife.
The Chicago Union recently moved their home games to Evanston, which has helped grow attendance significantly.
Max Scherzer had a season-high nine strikeouts to take over 10th place on MLB's career list with the most among active pitchers.
The Chicago Sky currently share a practice facility with the public at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield.
Late Friday, no one was in custody. Detectives were investigating.
The business owner said her neighbor in a strip mall has repeatedly used a racial slur against her and her daughter, incidents she's captured on video.
So far this year, there have been at least 25 homicides in Grand Crossing, compared to 17 over the same time period last year.
A woman fatally shot her former daughter-in-law before killing herself on the Upper East Side Friday, police said.
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.